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Grace Atemnkeng (Westview '27)

as Ensemble

is going to be junior this fall and this is her first high school theatre production. She is looking forward to continuing with theater in the upcoming years and is so excited to have gotten a role in this musical as well. Grace would like to thank her family and friends for being supportive of her and her journey.

Lux Aven (Central '28)

as Dance Captain

will be sophomore this fall and is excited to be in this production. . She has been part of the Rose Brigade for four years and has performed in various shows, including Arthur and Friends Make a Musical as DW, Charlie and the Chocolate Factory in the ensemble, and was recently casted in Milo Imagines the World all at the Rose Theater. Lux has also been in various shows outside of The Rose such as Show and Tell at Beveridge Middle School. Lux enjoys crocheting, reading , and spending time with loved ones. She extends special thanks to their mom, brother, and her two cats.  

Solan Bailey (North '25)

as Hades

is thrilled to be performing in Hadestown with this incredible cast! Some of Solan’s favorite past roles include Tonton Julian in Once on This Island, Roger Dunbar Footloose, and Walter Hobbs in Elf. He is also a proud cheerleader at the UNO where he will attend this fall. Solan would like to thank his family, friends, and directors for supporting him.

Ryan Balk (Westview '27)

as Ensemble

Angelica Cortes-Clark (Westview '28)

Trombone

is going to be a sophomore at Burke this fall. This is her first time being in both a summer musical and the pit orchestra. Angelica plays the trombone and often says "The trombone is the best instrument ever and no one can tell me otherwise."